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The Friends of the University Library of The University of Texas at El Paso have selected the winners of the 15th Carl Hertzog Award for excellence in book design. Taking the top honor was “Loom,” …
January, 2016
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22 January
El Paso Streetcar Project Public Open House set for Thursday, January 28th
As construction on the El Paso Streetcar project progresses, the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) will host an open house for members of the community to meet the construction team, learn more about the …
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22 January
Students spend equivalent of two-thirds of a school year checking digital devices
DENVER – College students spend more class time than ever playing with their smartphones and other digital devices, according to a new University of Nebraska report. The study, which surveyed 675 students in 26 states, …
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22 January
Tiny district to offer first four-day school week in Texas
One of the smallest school districts in Texas will make history this fall as it transitions to a predominately four-day school week — the first of its kind in the state. Olfen Independent School District, a …
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22 January
City to hold open house for Hispanic Cultural Center Monday evening
The Museum and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) invites the public to view preliminary renderings of the Hispanic Cultural Center at an open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, January 25 at the Abraham Chavez …
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22 January
UTEP tops all C-USA schools in “Let’s SAAC Hunger” program
IRVING, Texas – UTEP collected more than 26,000 pounds of food during the “Let’s SAAC Hunger” program, the Conference USA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee conference-wide community service initiative. C-USA’s 14 schools amassed a total of 75,082 pounds, …
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21 January
El Paso International Airport tops in passenger satisfaction
Among participating Texas airports, El Paso International Airport has received a ranking of #1 in 13 categories and has tied for the #1 ranking in one category in terms of Passenger Satisfaction Received for airport …
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21 January
UTEP Plans ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Celebration for ’66 Champions
Members of the Texas Western College (TWC) men’s basketball team that won the 1966 national championship will be honored during The University of Texas at El Paso men’s basketball game against Western Kentucky University at …
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21 January
EPCC Graphics Team earns two gold awards in national competition
El Paso Community College (EPCC) is proud to announce that its Marketing Graphics team won two First Place Gold Awards at the 2015 National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Region 4 Medallion Awards. Monica Tarin and …
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21 January
UTEP Computer Science Department develops award-winning interactive Agent System
University of Texas at El Paso Professor of Computer Science David Novick, Ph.D., and his students have developed a system for virtual agents and an immersive interactive application titled “Survival on Jungle Island.” The UTEP …
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21 January
EPISD’s Cabrera named chair of Texas Urban Council of Superintendents
El Paso Independent School District Superintendent Juan E. Cabrera has been selected as the 2016 chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents, a network of some of the largest urban school districts in the state representing more …
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21 January
Socorro ISD’s 2014-15 campus ‘report cards’ now on-line
The Socorro Independent School District is committed to providing a relevant and rigorous education for all students so that they are prepared for success in college, careers and life. Team SISD is also dedicated to …
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21 January
Texas Tribune, UTEP to host free Symposium on Urban Public Education Friday
The Texas Tribune will host a free, open-to-the-public Symposium on Urban Public Education from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at The University of Texas at El Paso. Symposium discussion topics will include …
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21 January
Low-income families need help to boost savings
AUSTIN, Texas – It’s tough these days for low-income families to set aside money, but a new policy brief from the Annie E. Casey Foundation is urging government leaders to make saving easier. Beadsie Woo, …
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20 January
El Paso High celebrates 100 Years of Excellence starting Thursday
El Paso High is launching its Centennial celebration with a legacy series on “100 years of Excellence, History Architecture and Trost.” The first of five Legacy Series begins Thursday night at 7:00 pm, admission is free …
